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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.76, 623.08 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.76, 623.08 and 159.12 is: 238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.76 : 623.08 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.76/623.08 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.76x = 623.08 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.76x = 99,144.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,144.49/415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.47

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